More Project-Based Resources

Global SchoolNet Registry

http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/GSH/cf/ Now in its 11th year, CyberFair has been described as the largest educational event of its kind ever held on the Internet. This program brings together more than one million students across 109 countries. View past winners and take a virtual journey around the globe to learn about people, programs and their communities.

http://www.globalschoolhouse.org/GSH/project/gg/

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Web Quests (Bernie Dodge’s original site), http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquest.html A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented activity in which most or all of the information used by learners is drawn from the Web. WebQuests are designed to use learners' time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it, and to support learners' thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

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Jason Project http://www.jason.org/ Real Science. Real Time. Real Learning
The JASON Project, founded in 1989 by Dr. Robert D. Ballard, headquartered in Ashburn, VA. Its mission is to inspire in students a life-long passion for learning in science, math, and technology through hands-on, real-world scientific discovery.

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iEARN International Projects http://www.iearn.org/

Started in 1988, iEARN is the world's largest non-profit global network that enables teachers and young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to collaborate on projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

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Space Day http://www.spaceday.org/index.html Since its launch in 1997, the Space Day educational initiative, which takes place on the first Thursday of each May, has evolved into a massive grassroots effort dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The ultimate goal is to promote math, science, technology and engineering education by nurturing young peoples' enthusiasm for the wonders of the universe and inspiring them to continue the stellar work of today's space explorers. Click on Meet the Astronauts to learn about what they do.

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ThinkQuest http://www.thinkquest.org/ ThinkQuest is all about students thinking and learning together. Students work in teams to create the best educational websites and compete for exciting prizes, including a trip to ThinkQuest Live, an educational extravaganza celebrating their achievements.